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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,961.63, 295,504.61 and 149,802.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,961.63, 295,504.61 and 149,802.62 is: 224,751.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,961.63 : 295,504.61 = 149,802.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,961.63/295,504.61 = 149,802.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,961.63x = 295,504.61 × 149,802.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,961.63x = 44,267,362,573.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,267,362,573.54/196,961.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,751.21

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